Sports Photography Archives

In many parts of the world the weather changes around this time of the year. It’s the time of snow-filled landscapes, hot chocolate, fresh cookies, cuddling in front of fire, building a snowman and playing defend-the-castle in the fresh powdery snow. The air is filled with Christmas chimes and the sounds of laughter that a hard earned holiday brings. The is the time of togetherness and as the old adage goes, happiness doubles when you share it with people you love and care for. No wonder camera owners, who otherwise wouldn't care, suddenly remember their long-forgotten pals and bring them out in the light of day. If you are one of those (or even if you are not) here are a few tips to help you make some memorable photos this season, especially when you are photographing in the snow. Read more...

Even if it’s not your chosen specialty, sports photography is something every photographer faces at one point or another (and another and another...). We photograph our kids’ soccer games for posterity, professional sporting events for the interest, and other fast-moving subjects because they’re right in front of us and we have a camera in our hands. Many of us even shoot children’s and amateur sporting events as an opportunity to sell our photos to proud parents. Whether it’s kids or professional athletes running down the field, knowing how to photograph fast-moving subjects is key to getting great action photos that can be shared and enjoyed. Below are ten useful tips for photographing sports that are sure to increase the quality of your action photos. Read more...